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Santa Cruz de Tenerife Volcano tours

Our most recommended Santa Cruz de Tenerife Volcano tours

Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

1. Costa Adeje: Whale and Dolphin Cruise with Food and Pickup

Go aboard on Maxicat Catamaran and enjoy an environmentally friendly cruise at the Tenerife South coast and the protected area, cataloged as LIC ( site of community importance), reaching a distance of 12 nautical miles. The land area located next to the LIC, is limited, in the north, by the Teno massif and Los Gigantes cliff (rural park), and at the south by Malpais Punta de Rasca (special nature reserve). This area cover 80km coast, between 5 different towns (Buenavista del Norte, Santiago del Teide, Guía de Isora, Adeje and Arona). Maxicat is based in Puerto Colon, where you will start to enjoy this relaxing tour with lunch and drinks (Tenerife local products) , previous safety talk by our staff. Throughout the trip you will be able to spot whales and dolphins in their natural habitat and discover the impressive marine species, that live in Tenerife South coast. Mular dolphins, grey or common, calderones, whales are just some of the many species that can be seen; apart from the autochtonous and migratories birds that inhabit this area, as the Pardela Cenicienta or Pescadora eagle.Our staff on board will explain you the relevant aspects of the environment and its fauna. Ask them! After the sighting, we will be head towards the Diego Hernandez bay, where you can enjoy and relax in the sunbathing nets or cool off in the clear water, while you have a refreshing drink with a delicious paella. Bring your own snorkeling equipment and probably you might be lucky to find one of the turtles that roam the Canary water. After that, we will return to Puerto Colon, bordering the Costa Adeje coast where you can appreciate the stunning view and the Volcano Teide.

Tenerife: Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer

2. Tenerife: Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer

Join a day trip from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Teide National Park, home to Mt. Teide, Spain’s tallest peak at 12,198 feet (3,718 meters). Following pickup from your hotel, head to the park, and explore its lunar landscapes. Take a cable car to the peak and enjoy time at leisure to soak up the views. After getting picked up in the selected location, visit the largest national park in the Canary Islands and experience a volcanic landscape of unrivaled beauty with your Mount Teide cable car ticket. Forget the car and contribute to a sustainable Teide. By choosing group transport, beat overcrowding in the vehicle parking zones inside the national park which, as a conservation measure, are small and unsuitable for expansion. From the base station, board the cable car for the 8-minute ride up to the highest peak in Spain. The cable car’s upper station, at 3,555 meters, is the point of departure for 3 interesting trails for hiking enthusiasts. There are paths to Pico Viejo Lookout and La Fortaleza Lookout, where you’ll have spectacular views of the north and south of the island. The Telesforo Bravo path leads to the highest point of the volcano, at an altitude of 3,718 meters. To visit the peak you must apply for a permit in advance.

From Tenerife: Day Trip to La Palma Volcanic Landscapes

3. From Tenerife: Day Trip to La Palma Volcanic Landscapes

Discover the highlights of Santa Cruz de La Palma and explore the effects of La Palma's volcanic activities on this day trip from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Have lunch at a local restaurant and visit the Caldera de Taburiente National park. Meet your guide at the tour partner's office in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and board the ferry. Relax and enjoy the azure Mediterranean sea on the ride to the port of Santa Cruz de La Palma. Once on land, listen as your guide explains the tour route. Hop aboard the comfortable and air-conditioned bus and begin your tour of Santa Cruz de La Palma. See a reproduction of Christopher Columbus' Santa María ship at the 'Ship of the Virgin.' Hear about La Palma's connection to this historical ship. Continue to admire views of the 17th-century Castle of Santa Catalina which was an important location on the route to the Americas. View some traditional houses with stunning Canary-style balconies. Relax on the drive to the 'Mirador de la Concepción' viewpoint. Stop to enjoy views of the island and crater from the highest part of the Caldereta volcano. Notice how the vegetation changes on the island on the drive towards the Time Tunnel. Observe how the Cumbre Vieja volcano has affected the local area. Make your way to the exclusion zone of the Tacande neighborhood where you will catch your first glimpse of the volcano. See the youngest lava flows in Spain in Tazacorte. Sit down at a restaurant to a delicious lunch of salad, bread, fish, potatoes, and cheese. After lunch, head out to see lava-formed coastal cliffs. Finally, go to the Tajuya viewpoint to witness the newest volcano in the Canary islands and snap some breathtaking pictures. Return to the port in the afternoon and take the ferry back to your starting point in Tenerife. 

Mount Teide Summit Guided Hiking Tour

4. Mount Teide Summit Guided Hiking Tour

Take a 3-hour guided hike along one or more of the 30 trails on Mount Teide. The great variety and levels of difficulty make it easy for visitors to choose their ideal route with the recommendations of the guide. The trails with the most spectacular vistas are on the summit of Mount Teide (3,718 meters) and they can be reached from the La Rambleta starting point (accessible by cable car) followed by trail number 10.  Without a doubt the most popular trail is the one leading to the volcano's peak, but there are limits on how many people can visit that area of Teide. You will be provided with an official guide, who will prepare you for the hike and accompany you along the route to provide commentary on the spectacular natural landscapes.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Private Teide National Park Tour

5. Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Private Teide National Park Tour

Teide sunset Vip tour. Probably the most beautiful excursion in Tenerife. It will allow you to reach an altitude of 2,400 meters, in the most visited National Park in Europe, the Teide National Park, where you can observe the majesty of Teide, which with its 3,718 meters is the third highest volcano in the world from its base. The excursion starts from the south of the island, where you will be able to observe the changes in the vegetation as the altitude increases. We will arrive at the highest municipality in Spain: Vilaflor de Chasna, where we will have the opportunity to taste a barraquito (typical coffee of the island). From here we will enter the Natural Park of the Corona Forestal, where we will stop to observe the Pino Gordo, which is the largest of its kind in the world! Crossing the canary pine forests you will have the chance to photograph, with the increase in altitude, several extraordinary landscapes: sea of clouds, lava flows that reach the edge of the road, the western islands (La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro) until you reach the National Park, which is a World Heritage Site. Here everything changes again! You will be in front of a lunar landscape and vegetation never seen before! We will make several stops at Roques de García and las minas de San José. Finally, we will be on the slope of Pico Viejo to see a paradisiacal sunset. Teide sunset Vip tour will surely thrill you. If you want to know more about possible extras for the excursion, do not hesitate to contact us. We are the best option, always looking for the best prices for our clients. Therefore, if you find a cheaper price, we will match it.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Mount Teide Self-Drive Tour & Guide

6. Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Mount Teide Self-Drive Tour & Guide

Meet us at the sunset spot in your own car the most economical way to explore the island and marvel at the beauty of Teide national park. At the Mirador de Los poleos you will have beautiful views of the sun setting over the island of La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro with the majestic sight of Mount Teide behind you often changing a slight hue of colour as the sun sets behind the clouds around the islands. A glass of cava or fruit juice for the driver to celebrate the sunset and take plenty of photos. Follow us up to Mount Samara where we will park in a picturesque mirador protected from the wind with views of the final part of the sunset. Here we will set up a large computerised telescope and look at the moon planets galaxies nebulae and star clusters and explain the night sky with a laser safari of the stars and constellations. Before you leave we will take a photo of you under the stars using astrophotography techniques which will be free to download to show your friends & family.

Tenerife: Teide Volcano and North of the Island VIP Tour

7. Tenerife: Teide Volcano and North of the Island VIP Tour

Visit La Laguna, the first capital of the island of Tenerife, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the richness of its agriculture and the good state of the old buildings. Go for a walk with your tour guide and learn all about this elegant city while taking beautiful photos of your surroundings.  Next, visit the Esperanza forest on the way to the Teide Volcano. Stop here to taste a delicious coffee known as barraquito before pausing at several different viewpoints throughout the forest to enjoy its beautiful Canarian pines and eucalyptus trees. Then, arrive at the National Park where you will make several stops, steering clear of tourist traps. Heading down, see Chinyero Volcano which saw the last volcanic eruption in Tenerife in 1909. Before arriving at Garachico, stop for lunch where you can try some traditional Canarian food. Garachico is a very elegant town with a rich architectural heritage from the XVI, XVII, and XVIII centuries which deemed it a relevant Site of Cultural Interest in 1994.  Finally, visit Icod de los Vinos where you will see the Millenary Dragon Tree, a very important tree that is more than 1000 years.

Tenerife: Teide National Park & Teno Rural Park Private Tour

8. Tenerife: Teide National Park & Teno Rural Park Private Tour

Enjoy a full-day adventure on Tenerife, traveling to the stunning Teide National Park and Teno Rural Park, 2 areas of breathtaking volcanic beauty. Following a pick-up, transfer by a luxury electric van through the forests of canary pine trees. This paradise for hikers boasts some amazing observation points above the clouds. Climb 2,000 meters above sea level to the Teide National Park, dominated by Mount Teide, Spain’s highest mountain and volcano. Feel as if you have stepped onto another planet as you walk around the rocky landscape. With the majesty of Mt. Teide fresh in your mind, travel to the Teno region around noon, stopping at picturesque spots which surround the breathtaking Valley of Masca. Immerse yourself in the traditions and rich gastronomy of the region, and learn about the local way of life in the small hamlets nestled among the hills and forests of Teno Rural Park.

South Tenerife: San Cristóbal de La Laguna and Anaga Tour

9. South Tenerife: San Cristóbal de La Laguna and Anaga Tour

Start with pickup form Playa de las Américas, and first visit the town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in tradition, legends, and beauty. See the many churches, historical buildings, and charming streets of a town described as the "Florence of the Canary Islands". Then, make your way to Anaga, a volcanic rock formation that is between 7 and 9 million years old. Explore the area's landscapes which are adorned with geological formations such as roques, or old volcanic chimneys and dikes, which are fractures filled with solidified magma forming sheets of rock that look like walls. See beautiful cliff faces and deep ravines. Explore the nearby forests of laurel and dragon trees before returning back to your accommodation.

Tenerife: Underwater Lava Tongues Snorkel Excursion

10. Tenerife: Underwater Lava Tongues Snorkel Excursion

Depart Tenerife on this excursion with expert guides. See how the volcanic activity formed incredible shapes of stone under water while snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Witness how the island was formed both above and and under water as a result of the volcanic activity. Explore the unique lava tongues while the instructor takes photos and videos for you to keep.

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4.9 / 5

based on 58 reviews

Everything was as described in the activity page. The guide was very friendly and funny and told us many unknown facts about Teide and Tenerife. The views are fascinating, we were lucky enough to have a sunny and clear sky that day, but better watch out the weather forecast before scheduling the trip.

Angel was on time, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Group was small which made it more relaxing. Time was never an issue on the stops. And Angel took us to stops that were less popular, but better views, because of his knowledge. A long day but definitely worth it

I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in visiting the volcano and seeing Garachico, Tenerife's most beautiful city. The group size is ideal, the drive is smooth, and there are no crowds. The whole trip was considerate and informative. Five stars for sure!

The perfect experience to start the vacation in Tenerife. Excellent guide, excellent van, excellent view We highly recommend this activity.

great scenery! was expecting cable car ride but weather didnt permit. A refund is promised though. Overall wonderful experience